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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is calling for the Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman to hold a hearing to examine the recent supply chain crisis and to probe the...
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November 01, 2021
Ernst’s FAUCI Act Bans US Funding for “Gain-of-Function” Research in Communist China
WASHINGTON – With revelations continuing to surface about the U.S. government’s involvement in and support for dangerous scientific experiments overseas under Dr. Anthony... -
September 07, 2021
‘That’s a Wrap!’: Ernst Finishes Up 99 County Tour for 2021
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Finishing up stop number 99 on the year in Sioux County, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) last week officially wrapped up her 99 County Tour for 2021, her... -
August 03, 2021
Ernst Calls on Biden to Quickly Vet and Process Afghan Allies, Slams Liberal Wish List Spending
WASHINGTON—After visiting Fort Lee and thanking the Afghan civilians who assisted the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, U.S Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called on President Biden and his... -
July 14, 2021
“Under Bidenomics, the Price is Up”: Ernst Hammers Biden for Skyrocketing Inflation, Prices in Iowa
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate Floor today to discuss the skyrocketing rates of inflation and increased costs of consumer goods as a result of... -
Even if you’re paying attention, it’s hard to keep track of all the numbers flying around Washington, D.C. right now. Despite our national debt approaching $30 trillion, President...
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WASHINGTON—On the heels of 99 County Tour visits this past weekend, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today said that Iowans she met with—including small business owners in...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), is leading a...
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WASHINGTON—Ahead of Tax Day, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) slammed Washington Democrats for their proposed multi-trillion dollars in even more new spending and tax hikes on...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), introduced the Estate Tax Reduction Act, legislation to reduce the...
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May 14, 2021
Joni Ernst: Help Wanted: Federal Policies That Incentivize Work, Support Small Business
There’s no doubt about it: it’s been a long year. Just ask any small business, restaurant, or other employer across our state. Fortunately, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today noted that—thanks to Operation Warp Speed—people are getting vaccinated,...
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WASHINGTON—After visiting with Iowa small business owners on her 99 County Tour last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) voiced the concerns she heard from employers about the...
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May 10, 2021
Ernst, Sinema Lead Bipartisan Push to Modernize Family, Medical Leave Policies for Working Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a mom and senior member of the Senate Small Business Committee, is leading a bipartisan push with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) to... -
April 28, 2021
Ahead of President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress, Ernst Calls out Democrats’ Radical Agenda, Lack of Bipartisanship
WASHINGTON—Ahead of President Biden’s joint address to Congress, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led Senate Republicans’ “pre-buttal” and called out Democrats for ignoring... -
April 14, 2021
Ernst Hears from Iowa Small Businesses, Farmers on Tele-Town Hall, Gives Update on Federal Resources
WASHINGTON – Hosting another telephone town hall this evening with Iowans across the state, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee and... -
April 13, 2021
Ernst: On 99 County Tour, Iowans Said Washington Needs to Rein in Spending, Focus on Real Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON—After visiting with Iowans in almost 30 counties across the state over the past two weeks as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said... -
March 29, 2021
After Democrats Tucked a Provision Banning State Tax Cuts Into Their “COVID Relief” Bill, Ernst Backs Effort to Reverse It
WASHINGTON—After Democrats tucked a little-known provision into their $1.9 trillion “COVID relief” bill that would ban states, like Iowa, from cutting state... -
March 10, 2021
As House Democrats Shove Through Partisan “COVID Relief” Package, Ernst Decries Irresponsible Spending of Iowa Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON—Despite bipartisan opposition, today House Democrats voted to advance their partisan, nearly $2 trillion “COVID relief” package to President Biden’s desk. U.S. Senator... -
March 05, 2021
As Democrats Reject Bipartisan Approach on COVID Relief, Ernst Calls for Democrats, Republicans to Work Together
WASHINGTON — More than five hours ago, the Senate began consideration of the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion “COVID relief” package—during what is known as a “Vote-a-Rama.” Senate...